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How to get fromRaleigh to Timbuktuby plane, car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Raleigh to Timbuktu by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Néma Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane RDU - EMN
    2. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 3h
    $672–2,012

  2. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Gao International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Gao International Airport (GAQ)plane plane RDU - GAQ
    2. Drive from Gao International Airport (GAQ) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 10h
    $438–1,572

  3. Train to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Néma Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Néma Airport (EMN)plane plane IAD - EMN
    3. Drive from Néma Airport (EMN) to Timbuktucar car
    2d 4h
    $700–2,001

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Néma Airport (EMN) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration38h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$610Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,920.4 km
  • Duration: 2d 3h

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Timbuktu, Tombouctou Region, Mali?

There is no direct connection from Raleigh to Timbuktu. However, you can take the line 100 bus to RDU Airport at Terminal 1, walk to Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU airport, fly to Néma Airport (EMN), then drive to Timbuktu. Alternatively, you can take the line 100 bus to RDU Airport at Terminal 1, walk to Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU airport, fly to Gao International Airport (GAQ), then drive to Timbuktu.

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